Taunton Racecourse
West Country jumping at the foot of the Quantocks
Taunton Racecourse is a right-handed National Hunt venue on the outskirts of Somerset's county town, near the Quantock Hills. The generally flat track provides a fair test of jumping ability, and the course regularly hosts promising novices from the powerful West Country yards.
Taunton Guides & Articles
Everything you need to know about Taunton Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.
Rooster Booster at Taunton: The Complete Story
Rooster Booster won his first race at Taunton in January 2000 and went on to become the 2003 Champion Hurdler — a West Country story with a Cheltenham ending.
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Silver Trophy Day at Taunton: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Silver Trophy Day at Taunton — the Somerset National, the Silver Trophy hurdle, south-west trainer dominance, and how to back the right horses on jump racing's great local occasion.
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The History of Taunton Racecourse
Nearly 100 years of racing at Taunton — from 1927 to West Country jumping at the foot of the Quantocks.
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